ERUCIC ACID


Meaning of ERUCIC ACID in English

[ ɪ'ru:sɪk ]

■ noun Chemistry a fatty acid present in mustard and rape seeds.

Origin

C19: erucic from L. eruca 'rocket' (denoting the plant) + -ic .

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